How Much Does a Construction Office Trailer Cost?

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Mobile office trailers are a necessity in the construction industry. You need durable, secure buildings that can serve as the mobile headquarters for each project. And you need a price that is affordable.

Construction office trailers are available in a variety of sizes. They range anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand square feet. You can opt for a trailer that serves as a basic meeting or storage space. You may also want to use your mobile office as actual office, with all of the comforts of a traditional office building including bathrooms, air conditioning, and functional windows.

Office trailers are cheaper and more convenient than renting or buying off-site office space. And having the office right on your construction site increases productivity and decreases travel time. They can serve as a home base for management, a break room for employees, a storage space, or a combination of all three.

Construction Office Trailer Average Costs

Naturally, the cost of a construction office trailer depends on its size and features you equip it with. Most fall in the range of $15,000 to $45,000. On the low end of that price range you’ll get a small construction trailer with few amenities. On the high end, you’ll get a large trailer with plumbing, electrical, and air conditioning. Some dealers will even include office furniture and shelving.

If you decide to lease a trailer, expect to pay a monthly fee of $100 to $500.

Small, 8’ X 20’ trailers can be leased for about $100 to $200 per month

Mid-sized trailers, 10’ X 40’ cost an average of $150 to $300

Large single-wide trailers in the standard 12’ X 60’ size range in price from $300 to $500 per month

Delivery and setup will add anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000 to the total price; removal will cost another $300 to $1,000. Some dealers include the price of additional features (like steps leading up to each door and skirting to cover the wheels) while others charge extra. Be sure to ask any dealer you’re considering quoting you a price that includes all of these fees, not just the price of the trailer itself.

If the trailer has a bathroom or a kitchen then you’ll need to hire a plumber to connect the trailer to city water and sewer. Those require an additional expense of about $200.

Renting vs. Leasing vs. Buying a Construction Office Trailer

The vast majority of construction office trailers are leased because they are only needed for a fixed amount of time. If you plan on using the trailer for a just a few months, leasing is always a better deal. But if you anticipate needing a trailer on site for several years, it might be worth the much larger upfront expense to buy one.

The biggest advantage to buying is that you’ll be able to customize the trailer to meet the specific needs of your business. You can have the trailer designed to suit your space, layout, and design preferences. However, you’ll also have to decide what to do with the trailer when you wrap up at the job site. You can sell it or lease it to another company or have it transported to your next job site for an additional expense.

Many dealers both lease and sell construction office trailers. A dealer can walk you through the costs involved with both to help you decide which option is better.